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Various campus groups to host ghoulish Halloween gatherings

Various campus groups to host ghoulish Halloween gatherings

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer October 23, 2013

  Ghouls, goblins and ghosts come out to play at many different Halloween themed events sponsored by EWU organizations. Halloween kicks off on campus Oct. 26 with the Black Student Union’s...

Photo illustration by Karissa Berg

Staying healthy means staying in school

By Kate Daniel, Eagle Life Editor October 21, 2013

  The onset of autumn means the leaves are changing from green to fiery red, rusty orange and mustard yellow; the temperature is dropping to a brisk chill; the new school year is underway and...

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‘Glee’ guitarist discusses his ‘Take Chances’ tour

By Kate Daniel, Eagle Life Editor October 21, 2013

Derik Nelson, lead guitarist on the hit television show “Glee,” stopped by the EWU MPR on Oct. 11 to discuss his “Take Chances” tour and speak with students about the importance of arts education. The...

Chely Wright talks about her experience coming out in the public eye. Photo credit Sam Sargeant

Openly gay country star speaks at Riverpoint

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer October 18, 2013

  It is not every day that Eastern gets the chance to host a performance by an Academy of Country Music and Vanguard winner, but that was exactly what students experienced on Oct. 11 at the...

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Eating disorders affect students

By Nicole Ruse, Copy Editor October 14, 2013

  I just woke up, and yet I feel like my day is already spiraling downward. I feel so guilty for not working out yesterday. I am going to go to the gym for an extra hour today to balance it out. Students...

‘The Voice’ finalist rocks the PUB for Pride Center School Year Kickoff

‘The Voice’ finalist rocks the PUB for Pride Center School Year Kickoff

By Kate Daniel, Eagle Life Editor October 11, 2013

  “I always knew I was different, I just didn’t care,” said Beverly McClellan, finalist on season one of NBC’s “The Voice,” as she prepared to play at the 2012 Gay and Lesbian Alliance...

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Snyamncut still under construction

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer October 11, 2013

  Imagine those final days of sleeping in and being interrupted by the pounding of a hammer at 7 a.m. The New Hall, now named Snyamncut after the Salish word for “place of gathering,” began...

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EWU Theatre to hold auditions for The Fantasticks

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer October 10, 2013

Ever pictured yourself as Liza Minnelli or maybe Bernadette Peters? Perhaps you know that someday your name will be seen in lights. Your big break might come sooner than you thought. The talent of EWU...

Art from many young local artists fill Spokane's Music City Building at the 6th Annual Terrain Show.

Spokane art event puts spotlight on local artists

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer October 9, 2013

2013 marked the sixth year of the annual art event Terrain 6 in the Music City Building in Spokane on Oct. 4. According to Terrain’s website, this year there were over 200 pieces selected from the...

The EWU Rodeo Team shows off some of their skills. Photo Credit Laura Ueckert Jones

A variety of clubs suit a diverse student population

By Shannon Bedell, Eagle Life Writer October 6, 2013

EWU offers plenty of ways for students to get involved with over 160 different campus clubs. Clubs include sports clubs to greek life, academic, school spirit and pre-professional clubs. The...

Chris Michaels spins cotton candy for students at Neighbor Festival.

Neighbor Festival takes over campus mall

By Kate Daniel, Eagle Life Editor October 5, 2013

  Hundreds of EWU students and staff joined representatives from local organizations and businesses in the brisk autumn air to celebrate Neighbor Festival on Sept. 27 in the campus mall. Neighbor...

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Tall Heights plays Neighbor Festival

By Kate Daniel, Eagle Life Editor October 2, 2013

  Students and staff passing through the Fireside Lounge last March could hear the melodies of Paul Wright and Tim Harrington, members of the Boston-based folk duo Tall Heights. Tall Heights...

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